Sue Frause is a Whidbey Island freelance writer and photographer. You can reach her at sue@suefrause.com.
I prefer road trips that don't include me as the driver. And now with the gas gods scowling down on us, even folks who would never leave their beloved vehicles at home are opting for alternative ways to roam. Plus, lots can happen when you're not behind the wheel. You can read. Listen to tunes. Eave
If you're upset because that two weeks in Italy isn't part of your summer plans due to our lowly little dollar, never fear. All the Europeans are over here. It seems wherever I go, there they are. On a whale-watching trip [http://www.pugetsoundexpress.com/] out of Port Townsend recently, there was a
Our Whidbey Island correspondent shares her favorite way to explore the food and atmosphere of Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle.
Even though I'm a Washingtonian, if I had to choose between the Washington State Ferries [http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/] (WSF) and the BC Ferries [http://www.bcferries.com/], the Canucks win by a kilometer. Granted, BC Ferries has had its share of mishaps. In 2006, the Queen of the North sunk whi
Recently I received one of those familiar white envelopes with the clear window that's obviously been bulk mailed. It was the three words above my address, in bold and all caps, that caught my eyes: SENIOR CITIZEN OFFER. Accompanying it was was the personalized message: "Sue Frause, we miss you! To
